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Antioxidant

GLUCOSAMINE ASCORBATE

Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A salt of glucosamine and ascorbic acid — delivers both vitamin C and a skin-conditioning amino sugar in a near-neutral-pH form. Generally very well tolerated; shellfish sourcing of glucosamine is the main flag.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Vitamin C delivery in pH-friendly form
  • Glucosamine supports skin glycosaminoglycan signaling
  • Antioxidant

Known concerns

  • Glucosamine commonly shellfish-derived (allergy concern)
  • Less stable than ascorbyl glucoside in challenging formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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